The Perfect Twirl Dress... Vogue 8765

Do you ever purchase fabric and hold on to it FOREVER, just waiting on the perfect pattern?

I allowed this fabric to speak to me. It told me to grab the best twirly dress pattern I could find, because it would surely be perfect lol

I can't express how much I love this dress. It's amazing how I find myself falling in love with sewing even more. I thought I would have a hard time finding balance between family, church, fun, traveling, Adrienne's Essentials, Stitched9 and just ME time but it's so easy. I think I'll do a video on this later this week lol. 

Back to the dress lol.

I love the retro vibe of this dress. I'm finding myself loving vintage items more and more. You will see so much more vintage inspired dresses on me soon.

I'm still incorporating bits of the Patone Color of the year in my wardrobe. I'm TRYING not to allow this color to totally take over but uhh, just wait until you see the next couple things lol

I decided on pink or a shade of radiant orchid accessories. I love these earrings and necklace. I wore my favorite tennis bracelet and I took a classic black handbag.

My shoes I adore. They are Anne Michelle Rapture from DSW 

Only $40 bucks! They are super comfy. These will get a LOT of wear.

Let me leave you with a couple twirly pictures lol

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee lol.

Man can y'all see that? My face. That's peace. Man. My heart. Whew. Ok. Yeah I need to do that video lol

For those of you who sew, here is a review:

Vogue 8765

Pattern Description: Lined dress has close-fitting bodice and back zipper. A: semi-fitted skirt and back hemline slit. B: narrow hem. Custom fit for A,B,C,D cup sizes.

Pattern Sizing: 8-16


Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?

YES!
Were the instructions easy to follow? These instructions are great until you get to the neckline and sleeves.  I only read over them for the review. IMO it was confusing. I don't do mine the way they suggest so maybe that's why it was confusing. I have my own method lol.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I loved the modern/vintage look of this dress.


Fabric Used: Stretch cotton sateen


Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I shortened the dress about 8 inches. This dress has an extension piece. Once I added it on I shortened it 8 inches. I didn't like the original length of this dress. It hit me in a weird place.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I WILL make this again. I have a dress on my pinterest board that I want to make and this pattern is an exact dupe lol.  I HIGHLY recommend this if you can find it. It's OOP.

Conclusion: Great pattern, love that is has cup sizes. Goes together great and I had a BALL wearing it!

 

And I'll leave you with my favorite!

 

 

Comments

[Myra]

You look gorgeous in that dress! I can definitely see why you love it so much and those shoes are just as gorgeous! I love both!

[Levone]

I love this dress! I was just wondering (after seeing this review on PR) how you balance all of your sewing/work/other responsibilities, so funny that you touched on it. Please speak on how you're able to balance everything, because you really seem to enjoy all of the different work you do and are still able to produce so many lovely projects.

[FinesseV]

Stunning!

[Adrienne]

Thanks Myra!

[Adrienne]

I've recorded the video already and it will be up on Thursday :)

[Adrienne]

And thank you lol

[Adrienne]

Thank you!

[Angie Norman]

Beautiful!

[Cashana]

Love the overall look. You look happy in it!

[Tany]

GORGEOUS!!!! LOVE!!!

[Levone]

Thanks to you, LOL. I've been trying to make time to do more sewing as after looking at much you and others do. Of course everyone's lives are different, but hey if we don't make time for what's important to us who will?

[Kelroc]

Your twirling ang smiling shows that you LOVE that dress. YOu can't bet forty bucks for such fab shoes. Keeo twirling.

[sheila]

Pretty dress, that print is perfect for it.

[Tanasha]

I love the print of this dress. You look fabulous and I especially love your twirling pictures. So fun!

[Melanie Wise]

Very beautiful.

[Yvette]

That dress is fly!! The style. The fabric. Great choice and it looks brilliant on you :-)

[Adrienne]

Exactly! :)

[Adrienne]

Thank you!

[Adrienne]

Thank you! I really am lol

[Adrienne]

Thanks Tany!

[Adrienne]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS lol. I adore it lol. Never stop twirling lol

[Adrienne]

Thank you!

[Adrienne]

Thank you! I dont' think you are ever too old to twirl lol

[Adrienne]

Thanks Melanie!

[Adrienne]

THank you!